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#62
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Mishawaka IN
Posts: 66
Originally Posted by QuiltE
If it's one that I'm going to do much cutting with, I take it to the glass shop and have them cut them for me out of the same plastic as our rulers. The cost is minimal!!
I like having the solid thickness of the plastic .... can zip around it pretty quick with a small rotary cutter, and not worry about lopping off the edges of the template, or slicing my finger!!!
I like having the solid thickness of the plastic .... can zip around it pretty quick with a small rotary cutter, and not worry about lopping off the edges of the template, or slicing my finger!!!
#66
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: AR
Posts: 3,604
I've done the same thing. Started with cracker and cereal boxes, moved on to poster board then cardboard, then to the plastic sheets that come in the bacon. I also recently used the plastic cutting boards from the dollar store. It is a little thicker than poster board. For Christmas, I asked my DH for an 8" square ruler. He bought me the whole packaged set. He's very supportive of my "habit". :lol:
#69
I use all kinds of things. I buy templates that I use a lot. I cut pieces of templates from plastic and I use freezer paper. Just depends on what I am doing. I might even use old folder paper or boxes...... I doubt I'll buy many more, but you never know.
#70
Originally Posted by featherweight
I use the disposal plastic cutting boards. They are 2 for a dollar at the dollar store and they are a little heavier than the mylar plastic that we spend over 2.00 for.. These work great!!!
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